<![CDATA[Spearboard.com - The World's Largest Spearfishing Diving Boating Social Media Forum - All About Guns]]> http://www.spearboard.com en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:47:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.spearboard.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Spearboard.com - The World's Largest Spearfishing Diving Boating Social Media Forum - All About Guns]]> http://www.spearboard.com Anyone allergic to Padauk http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162652&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:23:21 GMT Not positive, but believe I'm allergic to padauk dust.

I was wondering if anyone else had any bad experiences working with padauk?

Wood Database shows its allergies/toxity the same as teak and other woods...nothing out of the normal.

With the hot weather and sweating a lot, the fine red dust seems to stick on my arms.

At first I thought the skin irritation was due to several hours sun exposure in S. Florida, but most of the year is hot in Florida.

My arms end up getting extremely itchy and I can't stop sratching them.

I've used other woods....teak, mahogany, wenge, tiger wood, leopardwood...and don't recall havening the same results. ]]> All About Guns Wile E. Coyote http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162652 Help! How to cut a track after the gun has been shaped? http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162535&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:27:34 GMT Well, I ran into trouble with my running build (http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?p=1839277#post1839277). I tried to improve the perfectly fine track I had cut when the gun was still square and messed up... Now I had to re-pour the track and will have to cut a new one. Problem is, now the... Well, I ran into trouble with my running build (http://www.spearboard.com/showthread...77#post1839277).
I tried to improve the perfectly fine track I had cut when the gun was still square and messed up...
Now I had to re-pour the track and will have to cut a new one. Problem is, now the gun is shaped and I removed all straight egdes...

Anyone has a suggestion how to do that?
I thought of clamping straight and parallel pieces of wood on either side of the gun to have a reference.

Any other ideas?

thanks ]]> All About Guns schwaman http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162535 Elevating Bands http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162500&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:46:23 GMT This is my first build and I am almost ready for epoxy

I loaded the gun just to see how the bands lay. I would like them to be a little more elevated. I am gonna do sand some "grooves" to promote an elevated path for the bands to follow.

Is there a science to this or is it simple as it seems. Better safe than sorry. Also does anyone have any pics of guns they have done this too. I would love to see some examples.

Thanks in advance
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]]> All About Guns DibsOnBottom http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162500 Use a 5/16 shaft in a gun that takes a 3/8 shaft? http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162490&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:09:34 GMT Title states the question. I have a home built 60" with an enclosed uhmw track for 3/8" shaft and has an american notch. Can I use a 5/16" shaft without losing performance or much accuracy?

Thanks for the input.

-rich ]]> All About Guns landfish http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162490 band slot vs separate band holes http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162485&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:44:16 GMT Is there a real difference in the way the bands lay or strength or anything really in the different muzzle designs or is it just personal preference. Any insight or ideas are welcome. Is there a real difference in the way the bands lay or strength or anything really in the different muzzle designs or is it just personal preference. Any insight or ideas are welcome. ]]> All About Guns Jdubs http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162485 How much epoxy? http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162465&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:47:53 GMT So I finally got the window of opertunity I need to start building my gun.

Today I plan on laminating it but am not sure how much epoxy I need to mix, the gun will be made of 3 - .5"x2"x33.5" jatoba laminates.

Oh, and I will be using Phill Herranen's epoxy, with no fillers. ]]> All About Guns http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162465 FreeDiver VS Rob Allen Rail Gun http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162450&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:19:43 GMT Has anyone compared the Free diver rail gun to the Rob Allen. One thing I liked on the Free diver was the safety, and I heard it shoots very silent. Any feed back would be appreciated. Has anyone compared the Free diver rail gun to the Rob Allen.
One thing I liked on the Free diver was the safety, and I heard it shoots very
silent.
Any feed back would be appreciated. ]]> All About Guns PropMan http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162450 How to Install Magnets? http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162434&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:12:47 GMT I own an Ulusub 130 open track midhandle with a magnetized track. To me this is a great feature on the gun. Also, it makes reloading a hell of a lot easier. I am currently building a gun and I wish to make the track on that gun magnetized as well. What magnets am I supposed to use again? I forgot... I own an Ulusub 130 open track midhandle with a magnetized track. To me this is a great feature on the gun. Also, it makes reloading a hell of a lot easier. I am currently building a gun and I wish to make the track on that gun magnetized as well. What magnets am I supposed to use again? I forgot exactly what they are called... And how do i install them into the track? :scratch: Thanks!

Regards,
Jose ]]> All About Guns MiamiMan97 http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162434 Advice on first pneumatic http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162427&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:16:48 GMT I was thinking about getting a small pneumatic gun as both a back up when in saltwater (2nd shot for whatever reason, maybe low viz.) and lake fishing. I don't need it to shoot much farther than 5-6 feet but would like it to hit hard at that distance. I'm pretty set on a 50cm Omer Tempest but would like to hear more experienced spearos' opinions. Is 50cm a good length for that distance or should I go for a 70cm? I'd also like to hear opinions on the tempest vs the Mares Cyrano, is it worth the extra $100? ]]> All About Guns ReefArcher http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162427 80cm Carbon roller http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162401&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:07:14 GMT G'day All,

Was in a bit of a rush to finish this gun but I have it done in time for my next dive trip. 80cm roller gun. Shoots a 7.5mm shaft with a 16mm rubber which is stretched reallllllyyyyy far and a double wrap of line. Quite difficult to load, I put a bit of pretension on it. I used the new roller front from Meandros meant for carbon and timber builds as well as one of his reverse mechanisms. Handle is from the denton of course. I made the stainless trigger guard and plate up myself though, getting better at them.

It has two layers of 200gsm twil carbon on it with an additional decorative layer of 207gsm 12K ordinary weave on the bottom. Doesn't look too flash in the pictures as they are off my iPhone but I had it all grubby with hand prints on the phils epoxy clear coat.















]]> All About Guns Nanna Arms http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162401 <![CDATA[First Build 36" Teak]]> http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162397&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:03:59 GMT Heres what I have after 2 afternoons of work. Took a little off the front underside as well tonight after i took pics. Kinda figuring some of it out as i go but feel its going pretty well so far. Anyone ever done a gun this size with teak? Just wondering if ill need to add any lead to it. Heres what I have after 2 afternoons of work. Took a little off the front underside as well tonight after i took pics. Kinda figuring some of it out as i go but feel its going pretty well so far.

Anyone ever done a gun this size with teak? Just wondering if ill need to add any lead to it.
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]]> All About Guns DibsOnBottom http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162397 New blue water hybrid build http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162360&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:44:43 GMT Ok, so after scrambling together all my favourite parts from across the world, I have started another hybrid. From all my guns, my other hybrid is by far my favourite, it shoots so nice, the Aussie reel I put on hasn't really been tested, all stone shots. But for bluewater it is a bit too small, so I am building a bluewater hybrid.

Stock: 167cm
Bandstretch: 155cm
Shaft: 7.5mm or 8mm x 180cm flopper or a 65" threaded + slip tip
Mahagony wood 4 laminates with poured enclosed track
RA 110 barrel
Tinman 3x muzzle
Ulusub handle
Ulusub 90y reel
Neptonics reef mech

I' ll update as i progress
Pictures: Hand tapering with a plane, overall, handle and reel, routing guide, mech and pushrod pocket
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]]> All About Guns schwaman http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162360 Converting 14mm to 16mm band power http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162315&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:46:45 GMT Anyone have a solid way to do this?

For instance a 20" 14mm band would be the same as what length in 16mm?


Only way my brain could do math on it: 14mm is 87.5% of 16mm. If your band stretch on 20" 14mm is 350%, 87.5% of that would be 306%. This would result in:

20" 14mm @ 35" stretch
=
20" 16mm @ 30.6" stretch
or
22.86" 16mm @ 35" stretch ]]> All About Guns vai0 http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162315 Wong for sale! http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162306&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:26:18 GMT Fellow spearos,

I'm putting this beautiful WONG 60 GR PLUS up for sale!!!

reason: getting another one. That's right, these guns are so bad-ass, I simply
want to get a different one but I just can't afford to buy the next gun
without getting rid of this one...

I originally purchased this gun for a trip from a diver in the keys who didn't use it much and it shows. Personally I've only used it a few times and can tell you the gun is deadly accurate! I'm known for being very meticulous and have kept it very clean and lubed. It's in great condition and has only a couple of barely noticeable minor scuffs from regular use.
Please keep in mind that I'm in no hurry to sell this gun, no unreasonable offers please.

Here are the terms:

WONG 60 GR PLUS in dessert camou paint job.

- gun with reel, line, and new bands $850.00 plus shipping.

- gun without reel and with original bands $750.00 plus shipping.

SOLD!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, thanks in advance.

Juan
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]]> All About Guns Juan Carballo http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162306 Gun build... CNC? http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162230&goto=newpost Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:56:33 GMT Hey guys, so I’m going to be embarking on my first gun build here in the near future. I’m thinking it’s going to be a nice 3 band hybrid, final size to be determined later. Unfortunately, I live in a small apartment in LA, so I’m not going to have access to the woodworking tools necessary to do a... Hey guys, so I’m going to be embarking on my first gun build here in the near future. I’m thinking it’s going to be a nice 3 band hybrid, final size to be determined later. Unfortunately, I live in a small apartment in LA, so I’m not going to have access to the woodworking tools necessary to do a full on nice build. So I have a couple questions, my day job is as a mechanical designer for aerospace… so designing up a nice hybrid gun would be relatively easy for me (order the parts, break out the calipers, then design up a nice looking stock to accommodate it all). So my first question is, does anyone know any decently priced woodworking shops that have a CNC router at their disposal or who’d be willing to work off of detailed drawings? If a got a price that wasn’t too bad I’d probably go all out on my build: carbon fiber barrel, etc. since I would know my build quality would be much higher. If that stock price comes out too high for me though, I’m probably going to do a lower quality build to be more realistic to what the final product would come out like (it’d be my first build, and my tools would be sub par (we’re talking like dremmel here or something cause that’s about all that would fit in my apartment-- I'd have to get creative). Also if anyone does have a cnc router or woodshop at their disposal, I could possibly do some bartering with you. For instance, design you a custom gun in exchange for use of the tool. I could literally take this from design to completion, CAD, CAM, everything… just need someone with a CNC. Anyways, I’d appreciate any help. Thanks guys. ]]> All About Guns 270Win http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=162230